Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (1999) - University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, CO

  • Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology (2002) - University of Colorado at Colorado Springs,
    CO

  • Master of Science - Psychology - Neuropsychology Track (2007) - Rosalind Franklin
    University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL

  • Doctoral Candidate - Doctor of Psychology (Neuropsychology Track) student (expected
    graduation date, 2010) Colorado School of Professional Psychology, University of the
    Rockies, Colorado Springs, CO
Spiritual Training:

  • Coursework in Christianity and Spiritual Mentoring - Denver Seminary

  • Spiritual Issues Class teaching experience:

  - Boundaries
  - Boundaries for Kids
  - Mom Factor
  - Sexual Intimacy
  - Five Love Languages of Kids
  - Intimate Relationships
  - Safe People
  - Parenting  & Discipline
  - A Hunger for Healing
  - Depression
Current Research Projects:

I am currently offering free Asperger/Autism screening for adults who are
interested in taking part in my dissertation project. I will be looking at the
neuropsychological, social, and emotional factors that contribute to quality of
life in adulthood. Participation takes approximately 3-4 hours of your time.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please leave a
message at 719/573-8660, and I will return your call as soon as
possible.
To download a pdf version of my publications, click on
these links:

  • Predictability of Adult Psychopathy Factors Based Upon Childhood Conduct Disorder
    Factors (Authors: Linda L. Thede & David S. Kosson). Submitting for publication (2009)
    [Click here for pdf file]

  • Psychological and Neuropsychological Comparisons of Children with Asperger Disorder
    versus High-Functioning Autism (Authors: Linda L. Thede & Frederick L. Coolidge)
    Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (2007)  [Click here for pdf file]

  • Are Personality Disorders Psychological Manifestations of Executive Function Deficits?
    Bivariate Heritability Evidence from a Twin Study (Authors: Linda L. Thede & Frederick L.
    Coolidge) Behavior Genetics (2004)   [Click  here for pdf file]

  • Heritability and the Comorbidity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with Behavioral
    Disorders and Executive Function Deficits: A Preliminary Investigation (Authors: Frederick
    L. Coolidge, Linda L. Thede, & Susan E.  Young) Developmental Neuropsychology
    (2000)  [Click here for pdf file]

  • The Heritability of Gender Identity Disorder in a Child and Adolescent Twin Sample
    (Authors: Frederick L. Coolidge, Linda L. Thede, & Susan E. Young) Behavior Genetics
    (2002) [Click here for pdf file]

  • Heritability of Personality Disorders in Childhood: A Preliminary Investigation (Authors:
    Frederick L. Coolidge, Linda L. Thede, & Kerry L. Jang) Journal of Personality Disorder
    (2001) [Click here for pdf file]

  • The Coolidge Personality and Neuropsychological Inventory for Children (CPNI):
    Preliminary Psychometric Characteristics (Authors: Frederick L. Coolidge, Linda L. Thede,
    Sharon E. Stewart, & Daniel L. Segal)  Behavior Modification                                            
    (2002)    [Click here for pdf file]
23 Years of
Experience in
Raising a Child
with
Asperger's
Disorder!
Clinical
Training &
Experience

Individual & Group
Counseling for:

Physically Challenged
Adults

Developmentally Delayed
Adults

Anxiety

Depression

Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder

Social Skills

Relationship Problems

Child Behavior
Assessment &
Consultation

Severe Mental
Illness/Acute Care

Evaluations &
Assessments:

Neuropsychological
Testing of Children

Cognitive Assessment of
Children & Adults

Behavioral Assessment
of Children & Impaired
Adults
Memberships in Professional Organizations:

  • National Academy of Neuropsychology (2007-present)

  • Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region (2007-present)

  • Colorado Association of Psychotherapists (2007-present)

  • Colorado Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (2007-
    present)

  • Association for Play Therapy (2007-present)

  • Colorado Association of Play Therapists (2007-present)

  • American Psychological Association (Divisions 7, 33, 36, 40, 53)

  • International Neuropsychological Society (2005-present)

  • Autism Society of America (2000-present)

  • Behavioral Genetics Association (2002-present).

  • Psi Chi Honor Society